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Post by rocky on Dec 8, 2003 8:14:56 GMT -5
Working part-time in a library has afforded me the opportunity to get familiar with all the authors in the world and their work. Lately I've been catching up on a 'hip young writer from the USA, Eric Jerome Dickey: www.ericjeromedickey.com. I've just finished one of his latest efforts, 'The Other Woman', it rules! Check him out!
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Post by toppler on Dec 14, 2003 9:31:09 GMT -5
I might check him out? Any other tips? All i'm reading right now is scientific journals, and it's not that entertaining.
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Post by rocky on Dec 14, 2003 13:03:04 GMT -5
I might check him out? Any other tips? All i'm reading right now is scientific journals, and it's not that entertaining. Thanks for the reply ToppleR. Nowadays i pretty much stick to fiction...its entertainment...its enjoyable. There are many, many outstanding authors who I read without fail. There is one novel that i highly recommend, its my personal all-time favourite,'The Bonfire of the Vanities'...by Tom Wolfe. Its extremely funny, but has many little lessons to offer up.This book was released in 1987, many literary pundits are now saying that eventually it will take its place among the all-time greats. www.tomwolfe.com/bonfire.htm
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Post by bighairygrinch on Dec 16, 2003 4:56:48 GMT -5
i am usually reading hardware manuals for some kind of gadget for my pc or reading mags or forums on troubleshooting hardware/software.
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Post by NattyDread on Dec 17, 2003 14:15:28 GMT -5
I started reading "angelas ashes" by McCourt when I had a night shift 2 weeks ago. quite good book, though a litte "viscous" from time to time.
what's "the other woman" about? is it cynical? i love cynical books. ;D
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Post by rocky on Dec 17, 2003 20:38:03 GMT -5
what's "the other woman" about? is it cynical? i love cynical books. ;D Thanks for the question Natty...i guess u could call it cynical alright, in terms of a seemingly wonderful marriage, not being quite what it appears to be. its about betrayal of trust, its about revenge loaded with many surprising twists and turns. here is the publisher's review: .............................................................................. In his newest novel, Eric Jerome Dickey strides boldly over the minefield that is modern marriage. The central couple's biggest challenge is timing: He works days; she works nights. Instead of growing together, they're rapidly drifting apart, coexisting on stolen phone calls from work, punctuated by occasional bedroom encounters that leave them both feeling even emptier and more alone. When she finds out about his affair-and starts her own-the delicate fabric of their marriage is torn irrevocably asunder. Or is it? In Dickey's expert hands, what begins as a seemingly unforgivable betrayal segues into the sexy and searing story of a man and a woman at a pivotal turning point in their relationship. Only time will tell whether they'll let it all go...or can hold on to the love that drew them together in the first place. Dickey's eighth blockbuster novel sparkles with humor, honesty, and powerful compassion as a contemporary couple faces the challenges that test their trust, their faith, and their staying power. Poignant and passionate, The Other Woman is certain to resonate with readers of all marital persuasions.
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Post by René on Dec 31, 2003 11:00:57 GMT -5
im not that of a reader anymore, i do like Allistair MacLean's work..
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Post by ManWithNoName on Dec 31, 2003 12:36:58 GMT -5
I'm reading Brave New World by Aldeous(sp?) Huxley.
Pretty good book.
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